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Marrakech, Morocco — Registration has officially opened for GITEX Africa 2026, set to take place 7–9 April 2026 in Morocco, marking the return of Africa’s largest and most influential technology and startup event. GITEX Africa brings together governments, enterprises, investors, startups, and global tech leaders to accelerate real outcomes across the continent. The three-day event is designed around deployment, procurement, partnerships, and deal-making, with a strong focus on technology operating at scale—not just ideas, but execution. The 2026 edition will once again serve as a meeting point for stakeholders shaping national digital agendas, rolling out large-scale technology projects, and sourcing…
Oyeyemi Abioye Owolabi Yemi Owolabi’s life work continues through the values she championed and the countless people she inspired. In honoring her memory, her family has asked that, in lieu of souvenirs or other tokens, all donations should kindly go to The Yemi Owolabi LaunchPad Foundation, established in Yemi’s honor to advance financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and discipleship. Describing its mission, the Foundation says: The Yemi Owolabi LaunchPad Foundation is a purpose-driven organization committed to empowering the next generation through youth development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training. We believe that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are innovators,…
[📸 British High Commission in Nigeria] 25 November 2025 — The British High Commission in Nigeria, in partnership with Manufacturing Africa, hosted an Investor Night spotlighting six innovative Nigerian startups from the UK-funded Green Business Building (GBB) Accelerator Programme. Following 16 weeks of intensive business development support and mentorship, the startups pitched their sustainable manufacturing solutions to a room of potential investors. The featured green ventures span a broad range of climate-friendly industries, including renewable energy, recycling, organic agriculture, and electric mobility. The startups — GreenSpace Recycling, Sirius-X Energy, Auxano Solar, Taeillo, ZOOMe, and Veggie Victory — presented compelling business…
Ajay Wasserman — CEO & CIO, Fio Capital Family Office In recent years, a powerful shift has begun quietly reshaping Africa’s investment landscape — one led not by fast-moving venture funds, but by long-viewed family capital. Few observers understand this evolution more deeply than Ajay Wasserman, an African investment strategist and founder of Fio Capital, whose work sits at the intersection of patient capital, industry-building, and intergenerational stewardship. With decades of experience guiding families and enterprises across the continent, Mr. Wasserman is part of a growing movement redefining what meaningful investment in Africa should look like. In this piece, Wasserman…
Olumide Balogun – Director, West Africa at Google Google brings free Gemini Pro access to African students In a major step toward its goal of training 3 million Africans in digital and AI skills, Olumide Balogun, Director at Google Africa, announces below a free 12-month access to Gemini Pro — Google’s most advanced AI model — for students in higher institutions across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. The initiative offers guided learning, quizzes, study tools, and 2TB of storage, empowering students to learn faster, think critically, and build real-world solutions. It’s part of Google’s broader vision…
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji – Managing Partner, Accelerate Africa | Founding Partner Future Africa Nigerian entrepreneur and investor Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave and now General Partner at Future Africa, has weighed in on the recent U.S. H-1B executive order that could reshape opportunities for African talent abroad. Known for building ventures that have unlocked pathways for African tech professionals, Aboyeji is urging affected graduates and operators to look homeward. In a recent comment, he extended an open call to Africans with technical degrees from top U.S. universities or experience in global tech companies, encouraging them to explore tailored opportunities…
Lagos, 3 September 2025 — Jennifer Awirigwe—widely known as Financial Jennifer and celebrated as a leading voice in women’s financial empowerment—has been honoured with the 2025 Lord’s Achievers Award in the Finance category at the prestigious 7th edition of the awards. The ceremony, held at The Monarch Events Centre in Lekki, Lagos, was themed “Icons of Impact” and powered by Lord’s London Dry Gin. The Lord’s Achievers Awards spotlight individuals whose exceptional contributions across various sectors inspire societal growth and progress. Awirigwe received recognition alongside other notable honourees—including Debbie Larry-Izamoje in media and journalism, and Victory Ashaka in literature—affirming the…
Whether you’re flying in from across the continent or heading over from downtown, getting to GITEX NIGERIA is easier than you think. Two venues. Zero stress. From where to stay to how to get there, everything’s mapped out—so all you need to do is show up and make it count. 🎟️ Heading to Lagos? Lock in your Premium Pass now and step straight into the action. Register online now to avoid a $10 fee. 📍3-4 Sept | Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos 📍3-4 Sept | Landmark Centre, Lagos 🔗http://bit.ly/3UGQ7Jy Numeris Media is official Media Partner to GITEX Nigeria x AI Everything Nigeria…
What does Tom Cruise ‐ as well as Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, David Bowie, Iman, Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, and Amelia Windsor (a member of the British royal family) – have to do with the June 2025 edition of Bank & Entrepreneur (B & E) Africa?–Mr. Cruise and so many other high-profile persons have all been hosted by Meryanne Loum-Martin – B & E’s Cover person, and founder of luxury boutique hotel Dar Tamsna, which has evolved into today’s larger property, named Jnane Tamsna. -In an opening editorial titled “WHEN EXCELLENCE SEEKS…